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CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL
ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIN
CLASS OF 1965
CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL, ORLAND PARK, IL CLASS OF 1965 50TH REUNION
JULY 17 & 18, 2015
Row 6 George Walker, Dave Chandler, Bob Nienhouse, Dick Weber, Charlie Becker, Don Bettenhausen, Jim Leatzow, Fred Meier, Carl Bormet, John Smilde, Roy Butera, Tom DiGenova, Bruce Hyink
Row 5 Phil Aliano, Jeff Bodwin, Tom Bellik, Gerri (Larkin) Riley, Jan (Chivers) Ruehle, Bill Teigler, Bob Baker, Phil Blowney, Larry Cobden, Gary Schneider, Doug Connell, Cindy (Cooper) Thomson, Jim Harty, Ron Cogswell Row 4 Dick Kilroy, Dale Rodriquez, Annette (Zarrow) Linn, Chuck Compher, Jeanette (Herrman) Johnson, Darlene (Heatherwick) Blanz, Renee (Woelke) Wallace, Carole Wennerberg, Diane (Engler) Meier, Bill Vanberschot, Barb (Heinen) Tipswood, Jim Potter, Tony Lamantia, Roland Roth, Ken Griga Row 3 Bob Busch, Brian Dolan, Susan (Atkenson) Halbach, Eileen (Walker) McGraw, Peggy (Fitzpatrick) Glim, Nancy (Gunning) Hansen, Carol (Heim) Malsbary, Dee (Dieterle) Levenson, Carol Carlson, Chris (Lysek) Muldoon, Sara (Aguiler) Dutton, Roy Johnson, Sue (Hitz) Burke, Cynthia (Sykora) Borman, Giff Ewers Row 2 George DePeder, Pat (Miller) Savigne, Mary Ann Hansen, Rosemarie Ricci, Sue (Flint) Greer, Candy (Pettit) Bristol Judy Dain, Valerie Langdon, Patty (Lovitt) Riley, Peggy Baggio, Sue (Carr) Ewers, Marsha (Makaroff) Norskog, Tony Molitor, Rusy Mitcheff, Cindy (Geiger) Lind, Bob Hunnewell, Carol (Fry) White, Roger Burke Row 1 Donna (Nicolai) Schulz, Jonell (Ducharm) Richard, Beth (Doctor) Sueflow, Kathy (DeNovo) Wiliams, Elaine (Abram) Kucharski, Barb (Prosser) Kilroy, Judy (Coulter) Placzek, Judy Brinkman, Barb (Ruhnke) Ward, Kathy (Lundin) Manofsky, Lillian (Schellhase) Celic, Nancy (Gildroy) Uznanski, Wayne Rauch, Leslee Evans, Connie (Cisna) Houk
Roy Butera Pat Lovitt Doug Connell
Bob Baker Fred Meier Bill Teigler
Jan Chivers Sue Atkenson Marsha Makaroff
Candy Pettit Sue Hitz Pat Miller
Carl Bormet
Wayne Rauch
Barb Ruhnke
Bob Busch
Rick Harty Carol Fry Bob Nienhouse Giff Ewers Ken Grigas
Jan Herrman John Smilde
Diane Engler Rosemarie Ricci Tony Lamantia
Tom DiGenova Tony Molitor Mary Hansen Jonell Ducharm
Sue Flint Eileen Walker Peggy Fitzpatrick Chris Lysek Annette Zarrow Renee Wolke
Sara Aguilar Carol Fry Elaine Abram Donna Nicolai Rusy Mitcheff
Leslee Evans Cindy Cooper Bill Vanberschot, Carol Fry Tony Molitor
Dick Weber Bob Hunnewell Carol Fry Roger Burke Chuck Compher
Nancy Gildroy Carol Heim Dee Dieterle Roger Burke Cindy Geiger
Carol Fry Carol Carlson Don Bettenhausen Bruce Hyink
Beth Doctor George Walker Brian Dolan Roland Roth Carol Fry Rusy Mitcheff
Sue Flint Annette Zarrow Peggie Baggio Cindy Sikora Carole Wennerberg Barb Prosser Judy Brinkman Darlene Heatherwick
Jim Leatzow Carol Fry Ron Cogswell Jim Harty Dick Kilroy Jim Kwaitkowski
Nancy Gunning Elaine Abram
Leslee Evans Barb Ruhnke Gary Schneider Kathy Denovo Sue Carr Carol Fry Cindy Cooper
Lillian Schellhase & Spouse Connie Cisna Val Langdon Pat Lovitt Judy Dain
Sue Atkenson Kathy Lundin Carol Heim Dave Chandler
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015
…….UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Sara Aguilar DuttonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Engineer/IT Manager
Family: 5 children, 9 grandchildren
Interests: cooking, baking, repurposing furniture, running
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I dropped out of HS, married and had 3 children. My husband died, so I went back to school and became an engineer. I remarried and had 2 more children and got another degree. At 64, I took up running. I run 5K's and usually place in my age group. So, I decided to run a half marathon at 68. I came in 2nd in my age group. I have a non profit, Bear Hugs From Mom. Since 2006,I have been sending care packages to deployed soldiers. I currently am supporting my 16th and 17th platoon. Tom and I are now focused on "really" retiring in 2 years and moving to warm weather. Enough of this Midwest snow.
Sharon Ashoff YunkerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired photographer; Sec/treasurer
Family: married to my sweetheart, Mel for 49 years this August; 3 sons; 9 Grandchildren
Interests: photography; traveling; family & Friends,Working in the church as counselor
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Life after high school has been a challenging adventure. Our farming career has brought many blessings and challenges, the challenges growing our faith in our Lord Jesus. We are a close knit family with our 3 sons/wives, 7 granddaughters and 2 grandsons, ages 9 months to 24 years. Most are working in and around our farming operation. I am involved in our church as a lay person in the areas of Peacemaking/conflict resolution, Freedom in Christ, and counseling. It is challenging, but rewarding to see God at work freeing souls who have been bound for years.
Elaine Abram KucharskiClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired sales/marketing director
Family: Widowed 2 children, Kimberly and Brandt, 2 grandchildren, Tyler and Lauren
Interests: Traveling, volunteering, enjoying precious family and friends
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Was married for 47 years. Worked as sales/marketing director for merchandising firm and then for a residential custom builder/developer.
Phillip Aliano Class of '65 [email protected]
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Ray Atwell Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired research chemist
Family: Wife: Barbara Chandik No Kids.
Interests: Genealogy, target shooting, reloading ammunition, wildlife
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Hey Sandburgians! Brother Ray here. I was born in a small Midwestern town... Oh, a SHORT bio. Graduation, Army, Illinois State U., worked in Michigan and Indiana for 32 years, retired early, live in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Army taught me how to shoot and blow things up, college gave me the fundamentals of chemistry, and industry taught me lotsa stuff, including the basics of patent law. Work also introduced me to my wife, Barb, another chemist with whom I shared a lab in 1973. We've been together ever since.
Charles Becker Class of '65 [email protected]
Susan Atkenson HalbachClass of '65 [email protected]
Robert Baker Class of '65 [email protected]
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Thomas Bellik Class of '65
Phil Blowney Class of '65 [email protected]
Michael Beitscher Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Electronic, Mechanical, Digital, Compute
Family: I've been married and divorced twice, 1 son by the first marriage.
Interests: Computers, Music, Motorcycles, Travel, Theater, walking.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My first marriage, to a psychotic (not kidding) for 24 years and 1 son, a Jr. Second marriage for 5 years to a neurotic. It was a great improvement over the first. My life concentrated on my work. Started civilian life with Diebold Safe and Lock, and my highest title with the worst company was "world Wide Technical Support Manager." A post I held for over 7 years. I am currently in Cuenca, Ecuador. My partner and I have purchased a penthouse condo here. It is where I plan to spend the majority of my remaining time. I will return to the states often, about 25% of the time.
Don Bettenhausen Class of '65 [email protected]
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Carl Bormet Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Investment Advisor Representative
Family: Married to Jackie and have 3 Children all married and have 4 Grandchildren
Interests: Bowling - Gardening - Playing around with the Grandkids
Roger Burke Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Steward and student for Native Trees
Family: All my relations.
Interests: Yoga , American Native culture, gardening, medicinal plants, plasma technology
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I studied business administration at WSU,Whitewater until I transferred to SIU, Carbondale in 1969 where my majors were Forestry, Recreation, Outdoor Education,and Landscape Design, until 1973. In 1976 my Yoga study continued at the[ Himalayan Institute.org] and has provided both comfort and wisdom as a guide.In 1978 I started transplanting Native Trees to offset ecological decline.My current study is the workshops at the[ Keshe Foundation.org] on Utube, for the layman, on plasma energy to provide Peace, Health and Abundance and replace nuclear wasting.
Jeffrey (Jeff) Bodwin Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Physician (Endocrinology)
Family: Married to Cindy Kulwiec since September 1970. Four great kids!
Interests: Diagnosis and treatment of Diabetes,4th Deg Black Belt, classic cars, music, art
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Northwestern University pre-med; Northwestern U Medical School: M.D. Washington U Internship and Residency; NIH, Bethesda: Endocrine Fellowship,LCDR USPHS: Private practice Fullerton, CA St. Jude Heritage Medical Group, 33 yrs. Retired as Physician Emeritus Oct 2014. I have enjoyed living the life we have carved out of a big block of possibilities, humbly grateful for the real blessings like family and friends, second chances and the sure knowledge that He holds us all in the palm of His hand. A nod to the poet - Grow old with me,The best is yet to be!
Judith (Judy) Brinkman Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired educator
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired in 2003. Had a new house built in 2010 (still on the same street since 1949). Currently Nephew is in the Stagg band program. So our family spends a lot of time following the band and loving every minute!.
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Roy Butera Class of '65 [email protected]
Joan (Betsy) Carlson BoppClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: I'm a retired teacher
Family: husband-Larry, 3 sons- Brian Bopp-38, Kevin Bopp- deceased, Shawn McGinnis_ 31
Interests: I became a master gardener when I retired, and joined a quilting guild
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from Buena Vista University (in Iowa) with a BA degree and married my college sweetheart. We moved to NJ where Larry was in the Coast Guard, then we moved to Greensboro, NC where we had two sons, Brian and Kevin. I was a stay-at-home mom for a few years. Unfortunately, Larry and I split up and we both remarried, and I had another son. In 2001 our son, Kevin died at age 19. We reconnected through our grief (both divorced from our 2nd marriages), became best friends, and married again after 4 years. We are soul-mates and very happy! I taught first grade for 23 years and am now retire
Robert Busch Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Teacher
Family: My wife Mary and I have been married for 46 years
Interests: Historical research.
Carol Carlson NoneClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: LVN
Family: None
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Left for the Navy in Nov 65 and became a Corpsman . Spent 3 years in and ended up in Calif by completion of enlistment. Decided to stay and have moved away 2 or 3 times and always returned. I got my license in Ca as an LVN from the military schooling and experience in 1969. Worked since graduation and it seems hard to believe that now we are all old enough to retire. I did retire but found it hard to not work, so I am now doing Home Health and work with babies. May stop in the next few years but really feel good about what I do.
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Susan Carr EwersClass of '65 [email protected]
Janice Chivers RuehleClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired middle school teacher
Family: Husband of 46 years; 1 daughter & 1 son; 5 grandchildren and 2 dogs
Interests: Travelling in our RV; outdoor sports, volunteering in community
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married my husband in 1969 and spent 24 years travelling around the world via the US Army. Spent 11 of the 24 years livng in and exploring Europe before settling in Washington DC area for 20 years. Have been fortunate to teach middle school physical education and science for 34 years retiring in 2008. Moved to SW Virginia in 2008. Have raised two children and are now enjoying being grandparents.
Marjorie Carlson BoydClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Artist
Family: Married for 36 years to my wonderful husband, Mickey. We have 3 adult children
Interests: Calligraphy, watercolor, collage and mixed media and gardening.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I teach calligraphy at the Center in Palos Park where I take many art classes and have met most of my closest friends. I met my husband in Storm Lake, Iowa where I went to college and started teaching art in three community schools. We moved back to Ill. in 1983 and live in Frankfort. I used to do many art and craft shows but have scaled way back as they aren't as profitable anymore. I'm a member of several guilds, Chicago Calligraphy Collective, LaGrange Art League, Midwest Collage Society and show my artwork in several venues with the groups. The Newberry Library Callig. Show recently.
David Chandler Class of '65 [email protected]
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Lawrence Cobden Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Director of Business Analysts
Family: Jan my wife, Katie, Angie, Jason and Joey the kids. 7 Grand Kids
Interests: Boating and building cars
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: In High School my waist was thin and my hair was thick, thats kinda switched now
Diane Coleman NelsonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Executive Director
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Continuing to work in the commercial real estate field, currently as a consultant for closing coordination.
Constance (Connie) Cisna HoukClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Elementary Teacher, Retired!
Family: Husband of 35 years, Randy.We have one son, David, who is a US Coast Guardsman.
Interests: Reading, cooking (and eating), quilting, knitting, being Nana, cat wrangling
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I had a very successful teaching career in one of the best districts in California. We raised a very nice son who serves his country in the US Coast Guard. We have three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Randy and I enjoy entertaining, being baseball fans, acting as staff for our three cats, and exploring San Diego County roads on one of our three BMW motorcycles. We enjoy our friends, our weather, good health, and this stage of our lives. We're not Facebook people, but I can be reached at [email protected].
Ronald Cogswell Class of '65 [email protected]
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Charles Compher Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired school band director
Family: Married to Barbara for 45 years. 3 sons & 6 grandchildren
Interests: I water ski all year.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was a member of the famous UNT 1:00 Lab BandI currently lead a 20 piece professional jazz band "The Jazz Monsters" and a 3 - 8 piece jazz ensemble "Panther Jazz".I spent 23 years teaching archery at a boys summer camp in Maine.
Larry Connell Class of '65 [email protected]
Gerald (Gerry) Coleman Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: 2 stepdaughters, 4 grandchildren
Interests: Piano, Wisconsin Old Time Fiddlers' Association
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 1969 Knox College bachelor's degree, 1976 University of Wisconsin master's degree. Retired Director, Crime Information Bureau, WI Department of Justice. Co-author National Institute of Standards and Technology, "Data Format for the Interchange of Fingerprint, Facial, & Other Biometric Information."
Hugh (Doug) Connell Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired naval aviator & consultant
Family: married Kathy Dodge (Hinsdale HS 65), son and daughter, 4 grandkids
Interests: military aviation, fly fishing,Episcopal Church charity work, national parks
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Navy fighter pilot flying from 10 aircraft carriers around the world and survivingBeing supported by the love of my life through many separationsLeading a consulting company and helping Dept of Defense protect troopsBeing home for the birth of our two childrenServing as a lay minister and parish wardenTraveling by mule down and back into the Grand Canyon Seeing Glacier Bay and Denali park in AlaskaBecoming a grandfather and watching two (so far) move on to collegeMoving to the Blue Ridge Mountains
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Judith (Judy) Coulter PlaczekClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired High School English teacher
Family: Husband Bill,daughters Colette and Angela, grandsons Nolan and Tiago
Interests: Volunteering, singing, swimming, reading, and traveling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Teaching English and being a guidance counselor. Tent camping for 6 months in Europe. Van camping through North America for 7 months. Volunteering in campaigns for many famous politicians. Remodeling an 1893 house in Chicago and living in it for 30 years. Working for our neighborhood association to raise funds for 25 years. Raising 2 brilliant daughters and watching them lead successful, meaningful lives. Traveling coast to coast 4 times a year to spend time with grandsons in Texas and California. Volunteering in Pastoral Care at St. Anthony's Hospital for 6 years. Moving to St. Petersburg, Fl
Richard (Dick) Dauphinais Class of '65 [email protected]
Family: Married 44 yrs to Martha L. Hiser DauphinaisB.A. /M.A. German and Mathematics
Interests: Skeet shooting, motorcycles, woodworking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Received B.S. in General Engineering from the Univ. of Illinois in 1970 and M.B.A. from Arizona State Univ. in 1973. Was in the equipment leasing and finance business for 34 yrs and ended my career at G.E. Capital as Senior Vice President of its Intermediary Funding group here in Maryland. Have two children and four grandchildren. Lived in AZ for 16 yrs, Boston for 2 yrs and have spent the last 27 yrs here in MD. Currently retired on our 13-acre horse ranch. Martha taught high school for 40 yrs.
Cynthia Cooper ThomsonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I left Orland in 1965 and headed West. Loved my 4 years at Univ of Colo. From there to Calif with first husband Tom. My poli sci degree helped as a travel agent to tell clients where NOT to go. Loved owning my own agency in Lake Arrowhead and community involvement with second husband Bill. After his death I retired and went south west to Australia where I met my partner Bob. Made the full circle to now spend part time in Surfers Paradise and part time in Orland. Along the way I have been fortunate to travel the world and enjoy wonderful times but family and friends still top the list.
Judith Dain Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: High School Teacher
Interests: Theater, Travel, & Chicago Blackhawks
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Loyola University with a BS in biology/pre-medicine and MEd in Administration and Supervision. Worked in secondary education for 34 years as an administrator and classroom teacher. By far my most rewarding years were spent teaching various life sciences and psychology. In conjunction with a briefly offered early retirement option, I retired in 2003. Later volunteer activities turned into a part time stint as Acting Dir. of Worship at my parish until 2010. Memorable? Where or where to begin? Perhaps a random encounter with Socks, the Clinton cat? Then again, maybe not!!
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George Depeder Class of '65
Thomas Digenova Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: RETIRED (Electrician)
Family: 4 children, 2 grandchildren (3d due July 16)
Interests: Snow skiing, auto racing, photography, music, travel, military history,
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: NIU, Army-Vietnam, KAS-Asia,2 marriages, 2-divorces, work, have kids, vacation, enjoy life and rock on!
Kathy Denovo WilliamsClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: School Administrator
Family: Sons Billy (marrying Alma) and Bob (Katie) and granddaughter Isabelle
Interests: traveling, cooking, entertaining, CSO, visiting historic places, gardening
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Still enjoy living in Palos Park. I walk to work at Central School where I have been the Head of SWSMontessori since '91. I'm very active in Palos Fine Arts and am also a board member of the Historic Preservation Committee in the village. Did the grand remodel of my family home several years ago (four generations of family have lived here). Best of all, I love being close to both sons and their families...I'm finally a grandma to one year old Isabelle! Life is good!
Dorothea (Dorathea) Dieterle LevensonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: One son, David Seymour, born in 1974. Now married to Jim Levenson since 1992.
Interests: Love to cruise and travel. Play golf, snow ski and bird watch in my spare time.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked at Argonne National Lab for 35 years. Started out as a computer programmer and finished as the Network Administrator in charge of computer security. Retired in 2010 and moved to Fort Myers, FL in 2014. Still have condo in Crested Butte (where Dave lives) to ski in winter and hike with dogs in the summer. Have travelled extensively with Argonne and for personal pleasure.
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Brian Dolan Class of '65 [email protected]
Jonell Ducharm RichardClass of '65 [email protected]
Beth Doctor SueflowClass of '65 [email protected]
Sallie Doogan ShepardClass of '65 [email protected]
Family: Bob, sons BobJr, David, and Jimm. 3 daughters-in-law,7 grandchildren
Interests: Church, family, travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I married Bob on June 24, 1967. We just celebrated our 48th anniversary. We have enjoyed traveling different places. Our favorite place is Branson, MO. Our favorite times are spent with our children and our grandchildren! It is especially nice that we all live in this same area. We also are active in our church. Our big project now is Operation Christmas Child.
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Leslee Evans Class of '65 [email protected]
Margaret (Peggy) Fitzpatrick GlimClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Special Educator-2012
Family: Married Bob Glim-1976, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren
Interests: Special Ed. Advocacy, Foster Care, Social Services, Environment, & future travel
Diane Engler MeierClass of '65 [email protected]
Gifford Ewers Class of '65 [email protected]
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Judith (Judy) Fraser WoltzClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: I married Larry in 1967. We have three children and two grandchildren.
Interests: Volunteering and substituting in the school district Crocheting and crafts
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Larry and I have lived in California for the last 39 years. After teaching for 30 years in Virginia, Illinois and California, I retired 2 years ago. We have done a lot of traveling and now own a condo in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. However, we seldom get there to enjoy it. Hi to everyone! I hope this finds all of you well and enjoying your "golden years". I am on Facebook, and would love to hear from you. 50 Years ---WOW!
Cynthia Geiger LindClass of '65 [email protected]
Susan Flint GreerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Registered Dietician
Family: Married to John(Jack) for almost 50 years, three children and 8 grandchildren
Interests: Enjoy motorcycling with my husband and friends (I drive my own). Traveling in US
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Rosary College and continued at Northern Illinois University for Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics. Did internship at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Worked for 20 plus years for Cook County Dept. of Public Health. After retirement I started to volunteer at local food pantry and I am now the director of the program.
Carol Fry WhiteClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Buyer, contract negotiator/mgr
Family: 3 children, 7 grandchildren
Interests: Traveling, biking, dancing. Enjoying friends and family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Went to work at an advertising agency right out of high school then worked for the phone company. After my second child was born I was a stay at home mom for many years. Went back to school and obtained my BS degree. Went back to work at the phone company. Took the buy-out when it became SBC Global. Then went to work for Caremark for 9 years and was phased out when CVS took over. Been retired for 5 years. Enjoying my time with grandchildren and many friends. Travel now mostly to California where 4 of my grandchildren live. Social dance 2-3 times a week. Bike weekly- weather permittin
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Kenneth Grigas Class of '65 [email protected]
Mary Hansen Class of '65 [email protected]
Nancy Gildroy UznanskiClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Semiretired photographer, former teacher
Family: Husband Bill, a son and daughter, two young grandchildren
Interests: Writing, photography, travel, and the family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I enjoyed teaching fourth grade, moved on to help in Bill’s family’s business for 18 years - Key Ace Hardware, Palos Hills, IL. Of course we then had to build our own home, nail by nail. In the early ’90’s, sold the store. For 17 years I was the local weekly columnist for the Lemont Reporter Newspaper and Bill and I developed Uznanski Creations Photography. We continue part time, enjoy our grandkids, help our kids in their businesses - daughter makes natural mostly organic bath and body care products - son has a handyman business. We’ve traveled a bit and I hope to publish a children’s book.
Nancy Gunning HansonClass of '65 [email protected]
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Patricia Harris KessingerClass of '65 [email protected]
Rick Harty Class of '65
Beth Hanson KlingelClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: husband Rob; 3 daughters, 3 grand daughters, 1 grand son
Interests: Quilting, reading, fishing, quilting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We have been corporate gypsies and lived all over the States and also spent a few years in Sydney, Australia where our youngest was born. We lived the longest in California and when Rob retired we moved to Clearwater Beach just outside of Tampa. We are on the water with a fishing boat and a pool and are delighted to have visitors stay and enjoy this wonderful place. Can't imagine fighting snow and cold anymore.
James Harty Class of '65 [email protected]
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Darlene Heatherwick BlanzClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Educator
Family: Married for 45 years, no children
Interests: Founding and current board member of the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I retired as an Elementary School Principal in 2004 after 35 years. We enjoy traveling whenever we have the opportunity.
Barbara Heinen TipswordClass of '65 [email protected]
Kathleen Healy MooreClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Chemistry Professor
Family: Married 45 years to Jerry. Two daughters and 5 grandchildren.
Interests: Love planning trips and then taking them. Enjoy bird watching and nature.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Blessed with a wonderful academic career at Oakland University where I taught biochemistry and had a research lab. After 24 years as a faculty member, I became associate dean of arts and sciences. In that capacity I had a significant impact on hiring of new faculty and development of new programs. I think my passion for travel came from attending professional conferences in new and interesting locales. In retirement, I am enjoying time with children and grandchildren, as well as golf with Jerry. Will be missing the reunion, as we are Alaska bound with our two 9 year old granddaughters.
Carolyn Heim MalsbaryClass of '65 [email protected]
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Susan Hitz BurkeClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired and loving it!!!
Family: Patrick 45 married with 5 children!Stacey 44 married with 4 children!!
Interests: FAMILY!! Friends new and old! Swimming, Biking, Walking!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Ed and I started an electrical contracting business in 1976. Being a business woman, mom, taxi driver, cheerleader etc. was fun for 36 years at which time I closed the business! I now enjoy being a grandmom, taxi driver, cheerleader etc. for Grandkids! I love keeping in touch with OLD friends and look forward to seeing as many of you as I can on July 17!
Robert Hunnewell Class of '65
Jeanette Herrman ChagueClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired. Many different employments
Family: Son, Lance Ross; daughter in law, Shanna Ross; grandson Myles Ross
Interests: Researching, writing, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoes, gardening, readin
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Northwest and Eastern Airlines, Banking, Teaching, raising a family, passion for history and researching
Shirley Hoppenrath VoglerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Customer Service Rep
Family: 2 boys, 1 daughter, 2 grandkids each, 1 great grandson.
Interests: woodworking, licensed crafting instructor (knit and crochet) motorcycle riding.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Short version: After graduation I was married and had 3 children. That marriage ended in divorce. I later remarried, lost that husband of 10 years to lung cancer; remarried again to the love of my life. We moved to Wisconsin 15 years ago. In 1983, I was again made a widow. I still work and live outside the town I was born in. My children and their families are all in the Oak Lawn, Ill area and I go down once a month to visit. I have 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and I hold bragging rites on all of them. I have had a lot of ups and downs in my life but I have been blessed.
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Linda Irvin WheatClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired; hx-retail store ownership
Family: Husband: David; children: Lara, Rob; grandchild: Shelby
Interests: gardening, reading, painting
William (Bill) Johnson Class of '65
Occupation: Deceased in December 2012
Family: wife: Christine (Pote) Johnson daughters: Tammy & Kim grandchildren: 6
Interests: Made many trips out west to National Parks.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Enjoyed having a small farm in Manhattan for 8 years.
Bruce Hyink Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: JCPenney Co; retired after 37 years
Family: wife Barbara, daughters Anne and Cheryl, grandchildren Ella, Walker, Collin
Interests: yard work followed by long naps...
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from the University of Colorado, got married, and started working for JCPenney in 1970. Transferred to Texas in 1978. Retired from JCPenney and returned to northern Colorado in 2007.
Roy Johnson Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Semi-retired
Family: Wife Paulette, Son David (28) just married.
Interests: Like to golf and cycle in the summer, bowl in the winter, and swim year around.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: U. S. Navy submarines stationed in Pearl Harbor late 60's; moved to Boulder, Colorado to finish school and stayed in the area for nearly twenty years; loved being in the mountains, summer and winter sports, sports cars and motorcycles, worked for the Flatiron Companies until they sold out; back to Chicago southwest suburbs for the last 25 years (but I miss being out west)! Worked in engineering and construction.
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Larry Keenan Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Three sons: Jeffeory, Phillip & Matthew Wife: Candelaria (Candy)
Interests: Art-Watercolor, oils, acrylics, gouache & pastels. Hold 'Em poker. Hiking.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I attended one summer at SIU, came home & worked until being drafted. I served two years in the Army, returned home from Vietnam, found a job selling musical instruments & met my first wife. We divorced after 2 years. Met my second wife, married for 19 years & had three sons. I got an AA from Moraine Valley CC. Divorced again, I was single for 15 years, then met a lady from the Dominican Republic. We've been married 8 years & are happy. I am pursing signature status with NVWS. See my art-website: The Artwork of Larry D Keenan I hope all of you are well!
Wayne King Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired, United States Air Force
Family: 3 Children4 Grandchildren
Interests: World TravelArt Photography
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Vietnam War veteran, 8th Tactical Fighter WingSouthern Illinois University, B.S. Electrical EngineeringGolden Gate University, San Francisco, MBA2nd Career: Retired Vice President of Lowrance Electronics
Laura Junge OstingClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from Dade County Public Schools
Family: Married to Bob (class of '64) since 1967. Two children and four grandchildren.
Interests: quilting, jigsaw puzzles, reading, theme parks
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We lived in Palos Hills until 1973 when we moved to a suburb of Miami, FL. Great years raising our family there, making many lasting friendships. I worked in several different positions at our local elementary school. I retired in 1998 when we moved to Orlando, FL as Bob was opening a new branch office of his Miami-based company. Our daughter and family live in O-Town, so we have been very involved in the activities of her two daughters. Our son's family lives in Newnan, GA and we try to get together as often as schedules permit. Sending our wishes for good health and happiness to all!
Richard Kilroy Class of '65 [email protected]
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Joyce Kowalski ManningClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: SONOGRAPHER
Family: MARRIED, 2 CHILDREN, 2 GRANDDAUGHTERS
Interests: TRAVEL
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: CSHS was a fun time to look back on~~~ After graduating,I attended Little Company of Mary Hospital Radiologic Technology hospital based education course. After graduation, I was offered a position at the Southern California campus in Torrance. After a trip to Montreal, Canada with Carol Fry (White) for the EXPO 67, I quickly accepted that position and moved to California. Met my husband, Robert, an Inglewood Police Officer, & married in 1968. We relocated to Sonoma County for a few years, and now reside in Palm Springs, Ca. Still working per diem at an OP imaging center doing ultrasound.
Tony Lamantia Class of '65
Gerald Knapp Class of '65 [email protected]
James (Jim) Kwaitkowski Class of '65
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Geraldine (Jeri) Larkin RileyClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Executive Assistant
Family: Widowed (Class of 61 grad Larry) Son Bill and Daughter Katie - D230 grads.
Interests: Travel, gardening, volunteering, maintaining old friendships.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: During HS worked at Jewel Foods approx. 123rd Harlem next to Royal Blue, met my husband (of 45 years) at Marcy's snack bar across the street from Jewel and we married after his stint in Viet Nam and obtaining his degree on GI bill at SIU. I worked in Palos Heights at Hair Salons until the birth of our children. We built our home and have lived in Palos Hills, supporting District 230 through our family activities since 1975. I returned to the workforce in 1995 after Larry's stroke and retired in 2014 from Adventist Hinsdale Hospital where I supported the CEO and CFO. I have been blessed.
Patricia Lehr FuglsangClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband John Sons John Jason James Grandchildren Jade Jake Jameson and Jetta
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Met my husband John at Andrew Corporation in 1965 and we married on 5/27/67. We just celebrated 48 Yrs. We built our house in Homer Township in 1977 and since then have really watched the area grow. In 1993 I started working at Homer Township Public Library with the plan that I would work for 5 yrs. Well 5 turned into 20 and I just retired in January of 2014. John retired from Andrew in 1996. We take care of our youngest grandsons (4 and 2) a few days a week. That keeps us on our toes and keeps us laughing at the things they do. All in all life is good
Valerie Langdon Class of '65 [email protected]
James (Jim) Leatzow Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Int'l arbitrator & Ins. ind. consulting
Family: Ex-Wife - Donna McNeil (17 yrs) / Wife - Carolyn (25 yrs) 2 Kids: M 33 & F 23
Interests: Fast airplanes, boats & snowmobiles / Woodworking / Hunting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: + Married Donna McNeil 1969 + Combat Engineer Officer 1970-1974 + Started an ins agency (Oak Brook) 1975 + Divorced Donna 1986 + Married Carolyn 1990 + Life threatening staph infection 2000 (told only 2 hrs to live) + Sold the insurance business & moved to northern Wisconsin 2005 + Arbitrations & testifying expert in state & federal courts on domestic & foreign insurance disputes + Paid by law firms to fly my airplane all over the country! Great gig!! Thank you Staph Infection, you made my life's decisions very easy!
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Bruce Loesche Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: single (never married)
Interests: working in yard 15 acres. Inventing things. Building solar and wind powered
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After High school I attended 1 semester at IIT, for me it was a big mistake. Later I went to college at Mesa College in Grand Junction Co. Got an associate in science. Then I won the lottery in 1970, the Draft Lottery that is. went to basic at Fort Lewis WA. Trained at Fort Monmouth NJ. for 1 year. Spent 1 year in Thailand working for the Army Security Agency and 1 year at Fort Hood Texas. I have Worked for WESCOM, GCA, Fairchild, National Semiconductor and Panasonic in electronics. Worked in Hardware at ACE. Been to Hawaii 12 times, Europe 3 times and Japan 1. I am a Mormon Priest.
Kathryn (Kathy) Lundin ManofskyClass of '65 [email protected]
Family: Married to Carl Manofsky since 1981, sons Peter born 1982 and Eddie, born 1985
Interests: Love to travel, favorite destination is Italy. Looking forward to retirement.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: also daughter, Elizabeth, born 1987.
Albert Loebe Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Attorney & Teacher
Family: 4 grown children aged 28 - 31; divorced
Interests: Tutoring H.S. students; playing saxophone/clarinet in local jazz and pops bands
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Taught a few years after college; went to law school & joined large D.C. firm; eventually became a partner, then moved to Atlanta area for in-house litigation counsel job at The Coca-Cola Company; retired and began now 10-yr. gig tutoring H.S. students in social studies and english; also began playing sax/clarinet in 3 local jazz bands, 2 community pops bands, and a dixie group. So, working and playing and enjoying life.
Patricia (Pat) Lovitt RileyClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Supervisor for Special Needs Adults
Family: Amy Lynn Fuller (daughter) Mark Allen Fuller (son) deceasedGrandchildren (2)
Interests: Support groups for veterans & families. Travel & Gardening.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Left Palos Hts. 8/65 to join USMC. Served 3 yrs. in South Carolina. Married & lived in Chicago area for 20 yrs. Divorced and moved to Marseilles, Il. in1987. I reside with my husband, Bob Riley. Served as 1st. woman Commander in Marseilles American Legion.
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Marsha Makaroff NorskogClass of '65 [email protected]
Frederick Meier Class of '65 [email protected]
Christine Lysek MuldoonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: IT Auditor
Family: John and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary this May 29th.
Interests: Love to travel. Worked in US, Canada, Europe, Asia and vacationed in Hong Kong.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We spend a good deal of time in Las Vegas where our son lives with our grand daughter. Memorable experience was the month John and I spent touring Europe for our 25th Anniversary. My career has taken me to numerous places in the world. I am now working for the Secretary of State in Springfield. I get back to our home in Orland a couple weekends a month and John spends time some time with me in Springfield at our apartment. I do plan to retire sometime this decade; where that will take us is yet to be determined.
Loretta (Lori) Mase BarnesClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Bank Manager
Family: Married to William (Bill) class of '64. Three children, Paul, David, Jennifer.
Interests: Crafts, traveling baking, bowling, gardening.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married in 1969 to Bill while he was in the Air Force. Lived in Panama City, Fl. and Sacramento, Ca., before returning to Illinois. Living in Burbank since 1974. In 1986 I started a job in a local bank, working my up to Manager when I retired in 2013. Love traveling to my daughter's in Orlando, or my son's in Phoenix.Currently enjoying retirement. I have 4 grandchildren, one on the way, and 2 great-grandsons.
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Rusy Mitcheff Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: married to Karen for 47 yrs, have 2 children Renee and Rusy 111, 5 grandchildren
Interests: Hunting an fishing
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been retired for the last 5 years and have been enjoying it very much. Karen and I have been busy with our 5 grandchildren, with baseball,soccer, basketball , volleyball and of coarse making time for my hunting and fishing time is just flying by! Karen and I are not big on traveling but have found time to take some nice vacations, In a couple of years the big one is coming up, our" 50th " and we are taking the whole family to Hawaii
Marcia Nelson Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired FROM MGM STUDIOS L.A, CA
Family: one stepdaughter Crystal Rohr
Interests: helping animals Volunteer at my church St. Francis of Assisi in LaQuinta, Ca
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked in Television for MGM Studios in Culver City, CA and retired from there. Had many unbelievable experiences with all the actors and cast. Bought boats and learned scuba diving while living near the ocean. California has been my home since 1968. Wouldn't live anywhere else in the world. Travelled to Europe twice and across the U.S. and Mexico. If I could pick one point of interest in my last 50 years it would be moving to California which brought me a wide variety of experiences that I probably would never have had if I stayed in Palos Park. Thank you God for my move.
Patricia Miller SavigneClass of '65 [email protected]
Anthony (Tony) Molitor Class of '65 [email protected]
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Valerie Niedzialek GiolittoClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Registered Nurse retired
Family: My Husband and I have a combined family of six children and eleven grandchildren
Interests: gardening, golf, scuba, hiking, being a Grandma.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Its been a good life. My Family is the center of my Universe. I received my degree as a registered nurse and worked in Chicago till I got married in 1970. I have 2 sons and one daughter-all my favorites:] I was divorced in 1985 and remarried in 1988 to a wonderful man with three children. All are married except my 32 year old "baby" No hurry!We split our time between Granger, IN and Tucson AZ.I didn't have a reason to go to the reunion. I didn't mature for a long time and find my best friends of forty years are from my Nursing School days where I learned to converse and not be painfully shy.
Thomas Osting Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired public school teacher
Family: Married 46 years to Deb(Anglin). Two children, Tom Jr. and Allison.Two grandkids
Interests: Retired '03.I now grow and sell perennials at Farmer's Markets. Golf , travel.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Taught HS social studies in WI for 34 yrs.. Head wrestling coach for 16 yrs. Teams won two sectional titles. 7 state finalists, three champs. 3 top ten team finishes, 2nd in 1982. Academic Decathlon coach for 18 yrs. Made state finals 7 times. National qualifier. Taken numerous cruises, spend winters in Palm Desert CA. Visited every state, England, Scotland, Mexico, Canada and various Central American countries. In recent years, taken several RV trips with whole family. Trips usually end up at Sox game and White Castle!
Donna Nicolai SchulzClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: RETIRED TEACHER
Family: My husband, Paul, and I have a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren.
Interests: I love baseball from Little League to the White Sox.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation, I attended Quincy College and the University of Illinois. I received my B.A. in education on a Sunday in December, drove home, and began my teaching career in Orland School District on Monday. Thirty-nine years later, I retired, having taught gifted, regular education, and special needs students in grades first thru sixth. I taught many of my classmates' children. We got engaged at our 10th reunion, and we've been married 39 years. I've slowed down due to polycystic kidneys and bad knees, but I've had a wonderful life. When I'm sitting I feel 28, but standing I feel 98.
Robert Nienhouse Class of '65 [email protected]
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Candice (Candy) Pettit BristolClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Accountant
Family: Married 46 years to Kenne Bristol-3 children and 7 beautiful grandchildren.
Interests: Traveling, reading , gardening , antique shopping, bridge, and my church.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Probably the most wonderful experiences for me have been the birth of my children and grandchildren. Have traveled extensively, and while I enjoy every place I have been---seeing these babies born and spending time with my family has been the biggest blessing and joy in my life.
Jesse (Jess) Powell Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Certified Nursing Assistant
Family: A daughter, Shafia. Four nephews in this city.
Interests: Reading. Exercise. Talking with friends. And work actually.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was late in checking on the reunion date. I am sad that I had already locked in a vacation elsewhere. I am reachable at [email protected], and welcome all who chose to communicate. I shall plan to check earlier next year. Half a century does look different from this side than from the beginning. Married and divorced. Fired twice. And worse things did happen. Worked as hard as I could. Helped out in this community. Told jokes and swore. Collected a group of friends, acquaintances, and neighbors. There is no way that I could look back and call it bad. I wish you all well.JHP
Carol Peloquin PruimClass of '65 [email protected]
James (Jim) Potter Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Financial Planner
Family: Wife: Kathy, Daughter: Julie, Son: Eric, 4 Grandchildren
Interests: Woods and Nature, Woodworking, Poker, and Travel (Cruising)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After earning my BA in music from Luther College and my MA from Northwestern, I was a band director for 14 years. I joined Lutheran Brotherhood as a District Representative in 1983, later earning my CFP degree, and finally retiring from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in 2012. In 1980, my family and I left the hustle and bustle of suburban Chicago and moved to Northwestern Wisconsin where we currently enjoy living on 80 acres of mostly wooded property.
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Wayne Rauch Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Structural Engineer
Family: Married with two children and three grandchildren
Interests: Family and enjoying retirement
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Grew up on a dairy farm in Orland Park and now look with wonder at all the changes to Orland Park. Where's Village Pizza, the all nite Coffee Shop on Rt 45, Rafacz pig farm, Kirk's Drive-in, Davidson's, and of course Loebe's store. Worked on projects all over the world. The most interesting being the oil sands project in Fort McMurray in northern Alberta.
James (Jamie) Roberts Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: Roberts family include Joel and Lance
Interests: Basketball, plus the stock market and training service dogs for vets w/ PTSD
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Family moved to NJ summer of 1964. Went to Univ of Virginia to play basketball but flunked out after 2 yrs but returned to UVa after 3 yrs Army with one in Vietnam with Special Forces. Married wife who I met at UVa in 1972 and have lived in Virginia since with two lovely daughters. spent 10 yrs as broker with Dean Witter, then helped start a company that provided financial information for 30 yrs. Retired 3 years ago, and volunteering for a company called Veterans Moving Forward that provides service dogs for vets with PTSD. Missed reunion due to fathers death at 98 yrs old.
Barbara Prosser KilroyClass of '65
Occupation: Retired
Family: Daugher Susan 45, Son Jaimie 39, Granddaughter Kaylee 22, Grandson Adam 14
Interests: Traveling, gardening, the gym. Dick volunteers at no kill shelter & goes fishin
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Everyday is a life experience. We've been blessed with great kids and grandkids and wonderful friends. We've seen most of the U.S. and parts of Canada. So far Dick & I are healthy and still in love after 47 years.
Rosemarie Ricci Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: semi-retired
Family: I have 2 children and 5 grandchildren range.
Interests: I do tax for Jackson Hewitt from Jan. - April and I sew a lot,
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was married for 14 yrs. I have 2 children that have given me 5 grandchildren 2 boys. 18 and 3 months and 3 girls 16,11, 8. My grandson Stephan 18 was in the 60 yr. graduation class at Sandburg, He also lives with me. I have lived in the Orland Park area most of my life. I do taxes from Jan - April and I also work as a election judge for early voting. For those of you that don't know Cook County has polling places for early voting. I haven't done anything special or exciting I am pretty much a home body. I haven't changed much from school.
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Evelyn Rogers BlackClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Nursing-BS degree
Family: 3 children
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana
Barbara Ruhnke WardClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Clerical Field
Family: Husband Charles Daughter Deanna Son Roger 4 grandchildren (3 boys - 1 girl)
Interests: Sailing on cruise ships to numerous countries.Since 2007 have done 22 cruises.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I had planned to attend college; however, was side-tracked by giving birth to my daughter Deanna on Halloween 1965 followed by Roger in 1972. I entered into the clerical field which gave me a good living. In 1983 I married Charlie. We have pursued a hobby of cooking chili & preparing salsa. We have traveled to 49 of the 50 states, MX & CAN either cooking and/or judging chili cook-offs. Currently I am the only two-time International Chili Society's Salsa World Champion having won in 2007 and 2014. I also am the statistician for ICS. Life has been good with many wonderful memories.
Dale Rodriquez Class of '65 [email protected]
Roland Roth Class of '65 [email protected]
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Kathleen Schill BrowerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Bank Manager
Family: husband Steve, daughter Amelia, and son Mac
Interests: I am actually a stained glass artisan masquerading as a bank manager
Gary Schneider Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Family: Married to Barbara for 45 yrs;2 children, Jennifer and Peter; 5 grandchildren
Interests: All aquatic activities, boating, sailing, fishing. Cycling and travel.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Currently, Chief of Research at the New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine. Formally, Senior Associate Dean for Research at Weill Cornell College of Medicine in Qatar, where I developed the research strategy for Cornell's branch campus in the Persian Gulf and Professor of Cell Biology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in NYC. The majority of my career has been directed to medical education and research involving bone diseases and skeletal disorders.
Lillian Schellhase CelicClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Manager of an H&R Block office
Family: husband Alan Iliff; no kids
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I had a 37-year career in medical research, I've been teaching adults the arts of consciousness since 1974, and I was a lecturer for Lyric Opera of Chicago for 19 years. I'm an enthusiastic wild-swimmer (that means in open water rather than in pools). My husband was the Chairman of the Computer Science Dept. at North Park University and is now Chairman of the Math Dept. We enjoy going to Spring Green, Wisconsin to attend American Players Theatre.
Jean Schilling HolschenClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Former elementary teacher
Family: Husband Dr. Carl; daughters: Dr. Jolie, April, & Kelly; 6 grandchildren
Interests: Games, cooking, visiting places as listed in "1000 Places to See Before You Die"
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My most memorable life experience was the 3 summers we spent in Hong Kong where my husband taught English speaking Chinese students Math in a 4 wk. program. Spending time in another culture is both fascinating & very rewarding. Another memorable experience was in Belgium where my daughter, Kelly lived for 3 yrs. It made it possible for us to take side trips to Paris; Versailles, France; Madrid; Toledo, Spain; Venice; & London. Another rewarding trip we spent touring the U.S.A.'s National Parks in our camper. The sights were amazing and truly an awe inspiring experience.
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Susan Sharpe FrayerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: One son, one daughter. One grandson. one grandaughter.
Interests: Family, reading, cooking, enjoying life.
John Smilde Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: General Manager of Fl Mobile Home Pks
Family: Spouse Christine, 5 children, 8 grandchildren
Interests: Flying, Antique Autos, Shooting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: '65-'69 U of I & Bradley University'69-'71 Marine Corps'71-'74 Tootsie Roll Industries'74-present Building and Managing mobile home parks in Florida2000 earned Pilots License, purchased a Cessna 182
Louise Settelmyer Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Office manager for GE
Family: 3 sons , 1 daughter and 5 grandchildren
Interests: Gardening, painting, hanging with the fam...especiallly my grandkids!!!!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Becoming a Christ follower at age 27 has been THE pivitol point in my life as nothing has been the same since...Thank God!!!... and being blessed with my family is amazing...I am soooo grateful!!!! My daughter was married down in Cancun 2 years ago which was the best event / vacation ever!!!
Elaine Sheehan WinterClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: CEO of Christian Care
Family: Divorced
Interests: Travel, spirituality, gardening, lifelong learning
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Earned a BA in English, an MBA, and EdD and an MS in counseling. Worked in comunication and research before becoming CEO of Quad Cities charity. Was married briefly in college and again recently for 15 years. Traveled throughout the world, then settled down in a home I designed and built on a bluff above the Mississippi River. Spent many summers interviewing the Lakota of the Rosebud Reservation which intensified my interest in spirituality. My passion is transformation - of myself and others. I send warm wishes to my '65 classmates (and Madame Trahan).
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Toni Stout DewhirstClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Registered Nurse/Licensed Nursing Home A
Family: Married Ed Dewhirst in 1966, had two children. Ed or "Bob" passed away in 2013.
Interests: Have 5 acres in Missouri with black walnut trees, a creek and lots of animals.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Have been a nurse since 1986. Specialize in Alzheimer's and am still working as an Administrator for group homes with the social model of care. I intend to work for a few years more. I will be a great grandmother in July and I am excited about that. After almost 50 years of married life, it is a challenge to "reinvent myself" as a single person. Ed and I had an RV and did a lot of camping, and did plan to do that in retirement but I sold the RV and have created myself a "park" here on the property. Spend my free time with the family for now. Not sure what the future holds!
Cynthia Sykora BormanClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Professional Artist
Family: 5 children: Bill Jr, David, Robert, Rebecca, Theodore
Interests: Sewing, Computer Science, Writing, Painting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 2nd career started after being a full time mom for 27 years. Celebrating 23 years, CLASSICAL DECORATIVE ARTS was founded in 1992 after 30 years of art education, training and exhibition experience. I am a lifetime member of the International SALON. Work has taken me to Paris, London, Belgium, New York, and Philadelphia, Texas, Florida, Settle. Preformed restoration on the Old State Capital in Springfield, IL, Chicago Theater and Historical Driehaus Capital Management Building.2015 is the beginning of 3rd career developing ePub3 and BLOG website while enjoying old friends, family and travel.
Walter (Wally) Sobut Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Clayton Metals,Inc. -Production Planner
Family: Mary (Wife) Amy (Daughter) Emma Jayne & Tessa Grace (Grand Kids)
Interests: Military Collecting ,Fresh Water Fishing , Travel.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: The day after Graduation in 1965 I woke up and the thought came to me.You can't go back, no more C.S.H.S. So six weeks after graduation I enlisted in the Navy and in Nov. I went on active duty. 6 countries and as many trips to the Caribbean 3 years later I was out. Good times. Next stop was Illinois State University where I got married and our daughter came along.Have spent the last 41 years in the Metal Service industry. Now living in Downers Grove.
Lorrain Sullivan Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired USPS
Interests: Snowmobiling, ATVs, horses, hot air ballooning
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Colorado Springs in 1968, delivered mail for 35 years, retired to the mountains of Buena Vista, and am living my dream.
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William Vanberschot Class of '65
George Walker Class of '65 [email protected]
William Teigeler Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Owner, Construction Management Service
Eileen Walker McGrawClass of '65 [email protected]
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Richard Weber Class of '65 [email protected]
David Wheeler Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: My wife Marie (Class of '66), 2 adult children; 4 grandkids.
Interests: Reading, fishing, golf, Lions Club, VFW and Moose.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Received a BSME from the University of Illinois and a MSM from the University of St. Francis. Have retired from Exelon, a public utility, and Perini Corporation, a national construction contractor.While a Lions Club member, I served as a District Governor with Lion Marie by my side. We enjoying life!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Linda Wansik MacomsonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Son , Daughter , "Bonus" Son 2 Grandsons 1 Granddaughter
Interests: Travel, gardening, painting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from WIU, Speech Therapist for 4 years, Married-divorced-married, Assist to Pres of Community College, have two wonderful children and one bonus son, 3 grandchildren, love traveling (going to Alaska for 1 month in Aug.) Live in Charlotte, NC close to beaches and mountains. Retirement is great!! Sorry that I missed the reunion...was just in Chicago the last of June, then to the beach and off to Alaska. I would have loved to visit with you all...share lots of pictures.
Carole Wennerberg Class of '65 [email protected]
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Renee Woelke WallaceClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired mail carrier
Family: 2 daughters: Jennifer and Victoria2 grand kids: Sophia and Noah
Interests: Horseback riding, gardening, country music, theatre plays
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I love all things nature and animals! I've ridden horses all my life. I'm thoroughly enjoying watching my grand kids grow and learn; they are 2 and 4 years old. Currently living in Frankfort IL and I'm planning my first trip to Tennessee to see my daughter's new home.
Annette Zarow LinnClass of '65 [email protected]
Donald Wilson Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: School Psychologist/ Counselor retired
Family: Dad and Mom celebrated 75th wedding anniversary last July! Dad died in January.
Interests: LIFE! I'm still fascinated at how things work, and work out.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Just days before graduation I managed to sit across from one of the prettiest senior class females. She asked me what I would be. Wanting to be quick to respond, I said I wanted to be a jack of all trades. She rolled her eyes and I was history. LOL But I have been successful as an ironworker, meditation teacher, yoga instructor, welder, carpenter, construction management, facilities management, school counseling, school psychology, remodeled /rebuilt my home several times. And now I'm Mom's caretaker.
Donald (Don) Young Class of '65
Occupation: Retired Minister
Family: wife, Deborah D. Young (married 43 years)child: Dawne (Wayne) grandson Max
Interests: Stamp Collector, History Buff, love being a Granddad.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Veteran, served in Korea. Lived in NO CAR. ILL. KY. VA. FLA. & AL. Had the privilege of leading the U.S. Congress in prayer twice.Privileged to work in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
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Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965
Sandra Anderson
John Barnes
Paul Antonowicz
Vickie Barnett
William Baker
Carl Bartkowiak
Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965
Benjamin Bettenhausen
Edward Burke
Thomas Brannigan
Maureen Castello
Salvatore Bruno
Brenda Christa
Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965
Robert Christiansen
Linda Ferry
Roger Dommer
Marilyn Fisher
Stephen Erion
David Flint
Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965
George Fuller
William Grigus
Sally Fuller
Victoria Huenecke
Adrienne Genge
Robert Hutchinson
Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965
Richard Hyink
Orval Jordon
Barbara Johnson
William Karolich
Bill Johnson
David Kartman
Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965
George Kopp
Roger MacDonald
George Lauder
Bonnie Montressor
Judith Lodewegen
Julie Morgan
Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965
Kenneth Musil
Barbara Powers
James Myers
Denise Purvis
Edward Peterson
Linda Ravitch
Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965
James Richardson
Suzanne Szabo
Judith Rogers
Gary Vance
Dale Schroeder
Linda Wood
Carl Sandburg - Class of 1965Sandra Anderson
John Barnes
Benjamin Bettenhausen
Edward Burke
Robert Christiansen
Linda Ferry
George Fuller
William Grigus
Richard Hyink
Orval Jordon
George Kopp
Roger MacDonald
Kenneth Musil
Barbara Powers
James Richardson
Suzanne Szabo
Paul Antonowicz
Vickie Barnett
Thomas Brannigan
Maureen Castello
Roger Dommer
Marilyn Fisher
Sally Fuller
Victoria Huenecke
Barbara Johnson
William Karolich
George Lauder
Bonnie Montressor
James Myers
Denise Purvis
Judith Rogers
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